All Countries
Gonaïves, Haiti
Full City Profile
84,961
Population
263/sq mi density
16 ft
Elevation
5 meters
80°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Gonaïves has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 323.6 sq mi (838.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4476°N, 72.6893°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1842 | CAP-HAITIAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 5,300 | 61 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 111 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | — | 2,248 | 142 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in |
Gonaïves has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.5").